1) Little Books Inc. recently reported $9 million of net income. Its EBIT was $16.2 million, and its tax rate was 40%. What was its interest expense? [Hint: Write out the headings for an income statement and then fill in the known values. Then divide $9 million net income by (1 - T) = 0.6 to find the pretax income. The difference between EBIT and taxable income must be the interest expense. Use this same procedure to complete similar Problems.] Write out your answer completely. For example, 25 million should be entered as 25,000,000. Round your answer to the nearest dollar, if necessary.
2) In its most recent financial statements, Newhouse Inc. reported $40 million of net income and $720 million of retained earnings. The previous retained earnings were $684 million. How much in dividends were paid to shareholders during the year? Assume that all dividends declared were actually paid. Write out your answer completely. For example, 25 million should be entered as 25,000,000. Round your answer to the nearest dollar, if necessary.